OLD Media Moves

Missouri publisher to start new biz magazine

July 24, 2015

Posted by Chris Roush

Biz417_Prototype_CoverSpringfield, Mo.-based Whitaker Publishing announced Thursday that it is starting a business magazine called Biz 417.

Khadijah Forrest of KSMU writes, “Whitaker calls the publication ‘networking in print,’ or a place to meet area business personalities, become inspired by their successes and learn from their mistakes.

“During Thursday’s launch at the eFactory in Springfield, officials unveiled the Biz 417 website and social media accounts. The first issue is the November issue, which will debut on October 28. Its inaugural subscription will feature six issues.

“‘Biz 417 is a magazine dedicated to local business success stories and positive lessons that can be glean from failure,’ Whitaker stated in a video.

“Whitaker is known for publishing 417 Magazine, 417 Home, and 417 Bride. The goal of Biz 417 is to give future business leaders a chance to be inspired and network with business entrepreneurs and professionals in southwest Missouri.”

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